BV in pregnancy

[Rainbowchasing2022]

Hello has anyone had BV in second trimester and things been ok?

I made the mistake of googling and can see it is linked to premature birth/miscarriage/still birth.

I am using clindamycin cream as I am allergic to metronidazole ☹️

any experiences? Feel like once one thing that triggers my anxiety stops another starts!

Thanks

Have you seen in boots the BV balance active treatment for Internally ? I’ve used them previously not in pregnancy and worked well for me. See if they help maybe speak to pharmacist see if there ok in pregnancy. Hope your okay and get sorted soon xx

Sorry to hear this @Rainbowchasing2022

I had BV a couple of times before pregnancy, until I was told a few things that helps to prevent it.
These were things like: always wipe from front to back, wear cotton underwear, don’t wear pants in bed if you can help it, try not to wear light trousers, don’t shave hair down there, be careful of what washing powder and fabric softener you use, only use warm water to wash down there (not shower gels), make sure to wash sex toys between each use etc.

Sorry if all of these things are obvious to you!

I also tried Optibac Womens’ probiotics and they helped so so much!! I’ve not had it again sinceS

You can also get probiotic pessaries (CanisFlor I think they’re called) but I’m not sure if they are safe for pregnancy.

Sorry to not have any advice or help for now, as I’ve not had it during pregnancy but hopefully there might be the odd thing above that will help to keep it away, once you’ve had the treatment.

^ *try not to wear tight trousers

@01mex I have tried those previously before pregnancy. They seemed to work for a few days but as soon as I’d have sex it would come back 🙈

@i83 i do try and follow all of those things. Have done for years as used to get it previously. I have used antibiotics in this pregnancy also for a UTi so doctor thinks that may have triggered the BV.

just so worried after seeing it cause miscarriage etc. Just feel like I’m waiting for it to happen now xx